Four Rivers Community School

www.4riverscs.org

Charter School 367 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Four Rivers Community School, located in Ontario, Oregon, is a public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operating as a dual-language immersion school, it places a heavy emphasis on bilingualism and biliteracy, with a curriculum designed to foster academic proficiency in both English and Spanish. The school is known for its close-knit community atmosphere and its commitment to providing an inclusive environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive.

Beyond its focus on language acquisition, Four Rivers emphasizes a holistic approach to education that integrates rigorous academics with character development and community involvement. The school utilizes a project-based learning model that encourages students to think critically and apply their skills to real-world challenges. By combining its unique linguistic mission with a student-centered philosophy, Four Rivers aims to prepare its graduates to be culturally competent, engaged, and successful members of a global society.

367

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Four Rivers Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	303
Black	4
Two or More	4

Hispanic
303 (82.6%)
White
56 (15.3%)
Black
4 (1.1%)
Two or More
4 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Oregon Department of Education
Phone:	(541)889-3715
Website:	http://www.4riverscs.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	279
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 30

Grade 7 30

Grade 8 30

Grade 9 30

Grade 10 29